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Academics

Entrance Exam

  • St. Peter CTHSNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Inquiry → tour → FACTS application; English + Math recommendations + transcript. Last cycle: due Jan 15, decisions Mar 6, reply Mar 25.)
  • St. John XXIIIISEE (School code 570048; 9th grade. 11th/12th transfers submit PSAT. Last cycle: opened Sept 1, deadline Jan 15, docs Jan 31, rolling after.)
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
  • Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)

Recommendations

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)

Dual Credit

  • St. Peter CTHSYes (Houston Community College partnership — pathway courses at St. Peter and two HCC campuses; school provides transport during the school day)
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

World Languages

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Courses

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Program

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388

Application Deadline

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)

Career & Technical Pathways

  • St. Peter CTHSBusiness · Construction · Education · Information Technology · Health Sciences (The school describes itself as the first Catholic career and technical high school in Texas, and the second in the United States. Graduates earn a diploma plus a Level 1 industry certification, with a possible HCC associate degree and job placement with partner businesses.)
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Honors Courses

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Learning Support

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)

Notable Programs

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

STEM Recognition

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools

Test Prep

  • St. Peter CTHSNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
Commute from home
Tuition
$15,000

2026-27 rate · most families pay far less after aid

$22,100

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$29,970

2026-27 rate

What's included
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Fees listed separately see fees
  • New Student Enrollment Fee: $500
  • Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional
Fees listed separately see fees
  • New Student Fee: $1,500
  • Enrollment deposit: $1,000
  • Technology fee (Grade 9): $2,600
  • Textbooks: $350 (approximate, Upper School)
  • Grade 10 College Tour: $500 (grade 10)
  • Graduation fee: $600 (seniors)
  • Class trips: $175–$2,800 — optional
  • AP exams: $100–$200 (per exam) — optional
  • Athletics fee: $150–$300 (per sport) — optional
Included in tuition see list
  • Textbooks (physical + digital)
  • iPad + keyboard case with insurance
  • AP exam fees
  • SAT/ACT prep
  • Course fees (ceramics, science labs)
  • Academic support
  • Most extracurricular/athletic expenses
  • Lab goggles + PE uniforms
  • Parking

Charged separately:

  • ISEE exam (paid to ERB): $170 (applicants) — optional
Sibling discountNot Published2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)Not PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS only
Open houseNot postedNot postedNov 1, 2026Dec 3, 2026
Required test
None
ISEE
ISEE
ISEE

Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

Application deadlineNot postedNot postedNot postedJan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP coursesNot postedNot posted20Not posted
Enrollment264323001,390
Student:TeacherNot Published11.3:18.1:110:1
Mass
Monthly
Weekly

Daily Mass also offered

Not Published
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

SportsNot posted13 sports12 sports17 sports
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